Several genes associated with colour vision are found on the X chromosome. Which of the following is consistent with this information?

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Since the genes associated with colour vision are found on the X chromosome and males only have one X chromosome, they are more likely to inherit colour blindness if the gene is mutated. Females have two X chromosomes, so they are less likely to inherit colour blindness unless both copies of the gene are mutated.

Several Genes Associated with Colour Vision Are Found on the X